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9Everest with Captain Seat Owner's Manual GF0600050RevE06, August 2006

III HANDLING TIPS

e Everest & Jennings® Everest with Captain Seat has been designed and engineered to perform as a sta-

ble and well balanced unit when used as intended, but it is possible to tip the Everest with Captain Seat

over if used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important

to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle. Consult healthcare profession-

als for assistance in developing the skills and proper techniques to perform all activities safely.

BALANCE

Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of your wheelchair. Reaching, bending, and trans-

ferring to or from a wheelchair will change the weight distribution and center of gravity of you and your

wheelchair. When performing such activities, do so as instructed in the following paragraphs to avoid

tipping the wheelchair.

TRANSFER ACTIVITIES

WARNING: Always ensure that wheelchair is on a stable, level surface, engage the

drive engagement levers, and turn wheelchair power off before transfer.

WARNING: Do not step on the footplates during transfer; this could cause the wheel-

chair to tip. Fold the footplates up during transfer. There is a critical mo-

ment when there is little or no seat platform beneath you. Take every pre-

caution to reduce this unsupported distance before you attempt transfer.

Transferring to or from a wheelchair is a very diﬃcult maneuver. Exercise extreme care when transferring

without the aid of either an attendant or a patient lift. Consult healthcare professionals for assistance in

developing your individual technique. Make sure that the wheelchair is stabilized, and will not move or

slide during the transfer. Take extra precaution to prevent tipping. Use good body mechanics to prevent

personal injury.

REACHING / BENDING

Although it is not recommended, you may ﬁnd it occasionally necessary to lean or reach from your

wheelchair. Consult with healthcare professionals for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching

or moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions.

Forward or sideward

WARNING: Do not attempt to reach objects if you are required to move forward in the

seat. Do not attempt to retrieve objects from the ﬂoor if you must reach

down between your knees. Do not shift your weight in the direction that you

are reaching and/or bending; this could cause the wheelchair to tip.

1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach.

2. Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. If in doubt, reposi-

tion the wheelchair or ask for assistance.

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